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CA52 GVM

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 GVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015
Pass 7 Jan 2015 163,343 miles

Exhaust mountings are in poor condition.

Fuel filler pipes are corroding.

Fuel tank support strap is corroding.

Metal brake pipes going to rear are corroding.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating.

Side repeaters are losing amber colouration.

Some play o/s end of steering rack.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 163,343 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust mountings are in poor condition.

Fuel filler pipes are corroding.

Fuel tank support strap is corroding.

Metal brake pipes going to rear are corroding.

Rear bush in o/s front suspension arm is deteriorating.

Rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating.

Side repeaters are losing amber colouration.

Some play o/s end of steering rack.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 153,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion in various places.

Oil filter is corroded.

Slight play in o/s end of steering rack.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 153,452 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion in various places.

Oil filter is corroded.

Slight play in o/s end of steering rack.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 142,860 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 142,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 120,776 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 120,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 101,516 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 83,781 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 66,110 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,845 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 45,970 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,753 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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CA52 GVM is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA52 GVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA52 GVM registered?

CA52 GVM is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is CA52 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 GVM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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